Friday, August 30, 2013

Flight of the Yellow Birds -Postcard Friendship Friday #183



I had all kinds of ideas as to what I would be posting today.  All of those flew out the window in the wake of a lovely dream I had a few days ago.

I dreamed my sweet husband and I were at Mumsie's house.  He was fixing a flat tire.  Mom and I were sitting on in the grass nearby watching.  It is the oddest thing, but Mumsie was young again, long dark hair flowing down her back--we were laughing together like young girls.

Suddenly I saw these beautiful little yellow and orange birds in the trees overhead--they were tiny, just the size of my thumb, so sweet, a whole flock of them.   I pointed them out to Mums and we watched as they flitted to land all over the giant oak tree.

And then--these chicken-sized, bright yellow, feathery creatures joined the tiny birds. I kept saying, "Do you see what I'm seeing?" My husband was about to come to where we were sitting, but I gestured for him not to move--I was afraid they'd fly away.  So we sat there very quietly.  

To our astonishment, rather than flying away, they came down and let us pet them.  They were so soft and feathery and bright--not afraid of us one bit.  Their antics made us laugh.  And then I awoke.

It was the dearest, funniest dream I've had in a long long time

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Thursday, August 29, 2013

Under a Red Umbrella -Guest Heart Thursday


After weeks of sunshine it is stormy and grey today.  I didn't realize how much, as a native Oregonian, I have missed the clouds and rain!  It should be gone by tomorrow, but we've had some soakers already today.

I thought this postcard perfect for Guest Heart Thursday.  Truly it IS nice to have a sweetheart!

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Friday, August 23, 2013

Ride the Wind Day -Postcard Friendship Friday #182


Today is Ride the Wind Day!  No one seems to know how this holiday got started, but it is a fanciful, heavenly idea.  I once had the privilege and pleasure of taking a hot air balloon ride...I will never forget that experience.  It seemed so natural to be floating overhead--no motor, just the rush of the flame as we drifted along.

One of the funny things I read about this day is that on August 23, 1974, John Lennon, one of the Beatles reported that he saw a UFO in New York City!

When I was four years old my family and I went through the great Columbus Day Storm.  It was a cyclone which made its way up the coast from Mexico.  Though we have had some big storms since, its like has not been seen since.

As a small child, I don't remember being afraid--even as we stood in the middle of the field watching the winds flatten Grandpa's barn, whipping tons of hay into a prickly mass over our heads.  I watched the winds roll up the flat roof of our home like an old fashioned sardine can, tossing it off to the side.

I've loved the wind ever since.

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Friday, August 16, 2013

For the Sake of Argument -Postcard Friendship Friday #181



This is our week of family gatherings and reunions!  My brother and his delightful family are visiting from out of town, then there's a big reunion later on at my Uncle's place. 

Which brings to mind some of my favorite reunion memories.  I have written about how much, as a child, I loved to listen to Dad's brothers and sisters debate every topic under the sun--yet how much love they had for one another.

I once asked Mom why they argued so much.  She smiled and said, "For the sake of the argument."  Which seemed perfectly plausible to me.

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Friday, August 9, 2013

National Polka Day -Postcard Friendship Friday #180

 


The Polka is a dance which involves a man and a woman performing a series of triple steps to happy, lively tunes which are usually played on the accordion.

Apparently the dance has been around a long time.  Some say the Polka originated in Bohemia during the 1800s.   Others insist the dance was invented by a girl named Anna Slezak, in the year 1834.  It was around that time, the dance gained popularity in ballrooms around the world. 

Here in the States, during Oktoberfest, dancers often perform the Polka in groups wearing wonderful costumes.  From what I hear, it is GREAT exercise, too!

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Friday, August 2, 2013

National Ice Cream Sandwich Day -Postcard Friendship Friday #179

 

There seem to be a lot of holidays on August 2nd.  It is said that today is National Ice Cream Sandwich Day.   There are no indication as to how this holiday was started, or even if it is truly a national celebration.  However, I can't think of a better thing to do on a hot August afternoon, than to sit in the backyard swing eating an ice cream sandwich.

That treat brings back memories of my childhood--Creamy ice cream, tucked inside two crunchy chocolate wafers.  Ice Cream Sandwiches have been around since the early 1900s.  My favorite is with vanilla ice cream.  However you can find them with chocolate, mint, or strawberry--all marvelous flavors of ice cream.

As soon as I'm done with this blog entry--I'm off the store to buy a box of Vanilla Ice Cream Sandwiches!  Woohoo!

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Thursday, August 1, 2013

With Affection and Regard -Guest Heart Thursday


I was thinking about my sister this morning.  The girl you all know as the Heart Lady.   I am so fortunate to have her as my very own little sis.  She brightens my day with her laughter.  She holds the secrets of my heart.  She is one of the most creative people I know.  I admire her in so many ways.

In every way, Clytie, Queen of Hearts--my precious sissy--has my heart's greatest affection and regard.

I love you, Honey.

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